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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K10D
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K20D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and K20D (15MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was introduced 9 years later than the K20D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GH5S grades against the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax K20D

 GH5S K20D 
RevealedJanuary 2018June 2008Fresher by 117 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic GH5S

 K20D GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K20D

 GH5S K20D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K20D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5S vs the K20D.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and K20D is 62 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and K20D.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K20D will offer you greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent GH5S provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
Pentax K20D Portrait photography advice
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
Pentax K20D Street photography details
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography factors
Pentax K20D Travel photography factors
61
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Pentax K20D Vlogging advice
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax K20D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax K20D
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-01-08 2008-06-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $2,498 $700